A new Th-17 cytokine in hidradenitis suppurativa: antimicrobial and pro-inflammatory role of IL-26.

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that infection susceptibility in HS might be related to IL-26. Despite the role of bacteria remains controversial in HS, this paper supports that there is a defect of antimicrobial response in these patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 30829398 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - March 3, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Scala E, Di Caprio R, Cacciapuoti S, Caiazzo G, Fusco A, Tortorella E, Fabbrocini G, Balato A Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research

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